This extensively illustrated volume focuses on William Morris (1834–1896), placing his wallpaper designs within the context of the radical changes in taste witnessed during the Victorian era. Against a backdrop of the fanciful, naturalistic patterns that typified fashionable papers in Morris’s youth, the impact of the Reform Movement of the mid-19th century is underscored, particularly the reformers' crusade against such multi-colored ornamental decoration. Instead, the insistence on the concepts of honesty and propriety as promoted by A. W. N. Pugin and Owen Jones, are demonstrated as influences on Morris. The role of imported Japanese wallpapers is also explored, giving insight into a seldom-discussed cultural exchange evidenced within the story of Morris & Co, which produced wallpapers from 1864 until 1940 and, after a post-war hiatus, from the 1960s to the present.
Another beautiful treasure from Cottage and Key. The silver tree candle snuffer is well made, and the twisted handle design is a nice touch. It has a bit of a weight to it. Not too much, but enough where it has a nice feel.when holding it.
I love my silver hand bells. They are absolutely beautiful!! A classic style for any home decor. Can be displayed all year round, not only during the holidays. A MUST have for any home.
These cream colored tassels are so pretty. Just what I needed to hang on my buffet.
I have tassels throughout my home on doorknobs, lamps and furniture.
Garland is very beautiful and the perfect shade of christmas red (bright and bold, not orangy or pinkish). Pepper berry is a great description for how small and speckled the berries are throughout the garland. There is some fallout from the berries but I'm not a harsh critic on this because most Styrofoam berry picks/stems/garlands do this. Just know your vacuum is needed for some cleanup. Once the garland is spread out and fluffed out, it's pretty full. I'll be using it to intertwine with more garland. Beware, I ordered the pepper berry stems and the stem berries ARE NOT the same shade red as this garland's berries. They were so dissappointing and I'll be returning those.
